Pine Barren Flat-top Aster
Doellingeria umbellata
Description:
Perennial aster, 2 to 5 feet tall that prefers slightly acidic soils. Blooms in late summer to fall. Full to partial sun and wet to moist soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Parasol Whitetop, Flat-topped White Aster |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |